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SiriusXM announces Metallica going maximum volume with a new year-round music channel on the platform, debuting this month.
This morning (August 6), Metallica’s Lars Ulrich announced the news during his interview with Howard Stern on SiriusXM: Metallica’s year-round music channel debuts on Friday, August 29, on Channel 42 and the SiriusXM app. To celebrate, SiriusXM will host a live performance by Metallica at Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, NY, sponsored by Hertz, on Thursday, August 28.
Maximum Metallica is a new full-time channel dedicated to one of the most celebrated rock bands of all time. “The Most Metallica Anywhere,” the exclusive channel promises continued access to Metallica’s expansive catalog—from mega hits and deep cuts to live shows and behind-the-scenes stories straight from the band.
Fans can also expect rare recordings, exclusive interviews, and surprises curated by the band members themselves. The channel vows to be the front-row seat for all things Metallica, whether you’re a lifelong fan or a recent addition to the family.
Maximum Metallica launches Friday, August 29, at 12:00 PM ET. It will be available for free in all SiriusXM-equipped vehicles through the month of September, giving non-subscribers a chance to experience the continually human-curated, premium service.
The band’s exclusive performance in celebration of the channel, recorded live at Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, NY, will premiere on Monday, September 1 at 12:00 PM ET. The show promises to bring the intensity and power of Metallica’s M72 World Tour to one of the most intimate settings they’ve played in decades. SiriusXM subscribers and fans in the U.S. aged 21 and over can enter for a chance to attend the exclusive concert event.
The performance will be rebroadcast throughout the week on air on Maximum Metallica (Channel 42) and will be available on the SiriusXM app. Additionally, the full concert will air on Howard Stern’s SiriusXM channel Howard 101 on Friday, September 5 at 7:00 PM ET and PT.
Metallica’s Stephen Talkhouse concert will be the latest in a series of special shows SiriusXM has presented at the venue. Artists who have previously performed for SiriusXM listeners include Brandi Carlile, Coldplay, Dave Matthews, Ed Sheeran, Jelly Roll, The Killers, and Mumford & Sons.
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